The Dayton Daily News' Hal McCoy reports the Cincinnati Reds signed P Jason Kershner to a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. No financial terms were announced.

Sports Network reports Toronto Blue Jays P Jason Kershner was due to make his first career start for Toronto Tuesday, June 1, because the original starter, SP Roy Halladay (shoulder), was scratched because of discomfort in his right shoulder.

Geoff Baker, of the Toronto Star, reports Toronto Blue Jays P Jason Kershner has provided manager Carlos Tosca much need relief in the last three days. Kershner, who has pitched a combined seven innings of two-hit, shutout ball, was the biggest reliever in Tosca's bullpen after two his three starters over the weekend almost failed to get out of the first inning.